The FT is proud to offer internships offering an insight into the world of journalism.

Internships will be as varied as the news agenda, but we are looking for people who can be flexible enough to research and write their own stories in consultation with editors, assist senior correspondents with reporting, help with curation and take on digital projects that augment our coverage. 

We offer regular 12 weeks desk placements in the newsroom and across FT Weekend .

Tasks may include:

These internships are offered to graduates on the following desks:

Opinion & Analysis : For graduates with study/experience in financial/business journalism and/or an interest in Opinion/Comment. Next opening: Autumn 2024

Life & Arts : For graduates with an interest in global lifestyle, arts, books and culture. Next Opening Winter 2023. Next opening: May 2024

FT Weekend Magazine: For graduates with an interest in magazine journalism covering everything from global news to gastronomy to culture. Applications are open until 26th November 2023. Next opening: May 2024

We also offer internships twice a year on:

HTSI: For aspiring journalists with an interest in fashion, arts, culture, food and travel. Next opening: Winter 2024

All are 35 per week and paid at the London Living Wage.

This 18 month scheme is aimed at helping young people under-represented groups - without a degree - get into journalism.

Apprentices will study for an NCTJ  journalism qualification while working at the Manchester Evening News and the FT.

Applications from candidates living in the Greater Manchester area are particularly welcome.

Full details about the scheme and how to apply are available here. The closing date is 9 May 2024.

The FT has 3 regular fellowships, each for 6 months:

Maisie Hylton Fellowship for aspiring production journalists from under-represented groups in partnership with Creative Access. Next opening: Autumn 2024

Sir Samuel Brittan Fellowship for early career applicants with expertise and interest in economic themes and thinking. Next opening: Autumn 2024

Marjorie Deane for promising journalists who would like to research and write about finance and economics. Next opening: Late Summer 2024

Other desk internships arise throughout the year, including but not limited to:

FT- Aziz Foundation internship for aspiring journalists who are Aziz Foundation scholars looking for newsroom experience

NCTJ industry placements for journalists studying for their NCTJ qualification.

Other desk opportunities can include Project Publishing, Moral Money, Video and Audience Engagement.

All London internships are paid at the London Living Wage.

US Summer Internship Program - Company wide program with editorial placements in the newsroom, audio and audience engagement. Next opening: Winter 2024

Audience Engagement internships are available three times per year for aspiring journalists with a proven interest in social media and community engagement. Next opening: Summer 2024

US internships are paid at $16 per hour.